The U.K. tests universal basic income of US$2,000 in response to high cost of living

The U.K. tests universal basic income of US$2,000 in response to high cost of living

England is preparing to launch a two-year trial of a universal basic income (UBI) program, offering participants a monthly sum of £1,600 (US$2,000).

The pilot project will involve 30 individuals each month, regardless of their employment status, and will take place in Jarrow and East Finchley.

Autonomy, the think tank leading the initiative, estimates that the project will require £1.15 million over two years, with additional funds for evaluation and research.The program aims to assess the impact of UBI on the well-being of recipients, with a focus on physical and mental health. England tests universal basic income of US$2,000 in response […]

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